Prospects Live Staff. Ludwin has room to pack on significant mass while still maintaining his lanky build. The pool amount for this pick is $270,300. Scouting is so difficult, that I think to minimize our mistakes, having scouts who have different approaches is important. Shows good barrel control and an ability to use the whole field, but still hits his fair share of grounders to the left side. Dan Kantrovitz is one of the reasons the St. Louis Cardinals are good. Grade: 40, Curveball: 75-76. True development test. Will throw it in fastball counts, and it can get swing and misses as well as generate weak contact. When he throws it like a slider, it is a bit faster and has sharper break. Hit: Contact first approach, but to the point where it sacrifices driving the ball. He'll never be a power guy, and there's a chance he might not hit for much average either. Also, at the end of the evening, we expect to add comments by Flores, so please check back here. It's a straight over the top release, which allows him to stay on top of the baseball and land over his front leg. Hit: Loud, noisy swing with plenty of moving parts, with good plate coverage; will take walks. He struggled throwing strikes in college and as a result didn't see the mound that much. Tagged: 2021, Evan Kruczynski, Matt Thompson, Age: 24 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 245 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2015 IFARuleV: 2020. 2023 Single Game Tickets - On Sale Friday at 10am CT. 2023 Ticket Packs . Kruczysnki wasn't selected in the Rule 5 Draft after the organization left him unprotected. Lands in line during power slot. Prior to his first stint with the Cardinals [2004-2008], he earned an undergraduate degree from Brown and a masters degree in statistics from Harvard. The Cardinals will be returning almost the same team in 2023. The St. Louis Cardinals reserve the right to extend the length of the program for a DSR as needed. We've seen this happen to many prospects before him. A bit surprising, but in a traditional season with full minor leagues I believe he gets claimed. . Interesting guy with a range of outcomes as wide as anyone on this list. He doesn't move very well in the field, lacking quickness and overall mobility. Additionally, of his 86 hits, 32 went for extra bases. The corner infielder stole nine bases in the 2021 season, so he may have enough quickness to stick at third base long term. Flores, 45, was part of the Cardinals 2006 World Series Championship team and spent eight seasons in the Majors. The 21-year-old also played in the Northwoods League in 2019, but he struggled to the tune of a .717 OPS in 243 plate appearances. This gives him the potential to draw a decent number of walks, but he may take longer to tap into his power given his inconsistent ability to hit for average. Tough at bat for lefties, potential bullpen floor if he can't start. The St. Louis Cardinals partner with a number of local organizations that focus on diversity and inclusion as well as participate in programs through MLB and MiLB that support diverse and inclusive workplaces. Big calves. We are committed to working in our communities and providing a great experience for our diverse workforce and fan base. In his end of day 2 comments, the Cardinals scouting director praised second rounder Joshua Baez, noting his physicality and baseball tools, athleticism and body control and power potential that is impressive. Applications will be accepted for current season openings only. Grade: 40, Field: Pitchers love throwing to him. After all, if they pan out, they would save us the most money of all., On how Oakland prepared him for his current job: First, just working in their front office and being around guys like Billy [Beane], David [Forst] and Farhan [Zaidi] on a daily basis, was an incredible environment to learn from. The 23-year-olds best tools are his plate discipline and speed as he stole 41 bases and had an absurd 20.3% walk rate in 2021. However, he should remain a starter in the professional ranks with three above average offerings and at least average control. He also walked (17) more than he struck out (16) in 2021, but he did not do much of either. 9 of 14 10 of 14 Christopher Correa, former St. Louis Cardinals scouting director, leaves the Bob Casey Federal Courthouse in Houston, Texas, U.S., on Monday, July 18, 2016. Overall: Redmond profiles as a utility bat with a plus power tool, but as it turns out that may be his only average or better tool which limits his upside. He was sitting in the low-90s and even nudging 95 at times. Speed isn't a positive part of his game. Delivery & Mechanics: Aggressively attacks hitters. Or our development guys just might say so-and-so needs more time. Throws: Right. This is high for the college ranks, but it did not hinder his ability to hit for average. Overall: Pitched well in the lower levels of the minors due to his elite command and feel. To be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following criteria: Intern positions last for set periods of time. Will try and throw the pitch by guys, despite its limitations. His patience to get him in hitters counts helps the hit tool play up. Grade: 40, Run: Not a speed threat. He has plenty of size and promise but could use some refinement on all his pitches. To keep balance in our minor-league system, we want to come away from the draft with a healthy balance of high school, junior college and four-year college players. Fast arm. He also commands a slider and a changeup, which gives him a solid three pitch mix. Can resemble a slider, but his arm slot is a difficult one to throw a big curveball with tremendous depth. He has a good solid frame that's well developed. Grade: 55, Slider: Gragg's slider has flashed plus for years but never consistently gotten there, pitch relies on horizontal break more than vertical, can manipulate shape depending on handedness of hitters, likes to land for strikes, solid pitch that lacks consistent bat-missing qualities and will likely struggle to do so with frequency at the big league level. I see why the organization took a flyer here, as he has the frame, big breaking ball and high release point that they covet. That is a solid overall profile, but it is important to note the weaker Division Two competition. His defense and arm are really good. Good bunter. Utilizes a small leg kick as a trigger. When he finds a gap, don't hold your breath for a triple. Likely finds a role as a middle reliever. Grade: 45, Power: Quick hands generate power. Grade: 40, Arm: From what I've seen on showcase videos it looks like he sort of pushes the baseball as he throws it. There isn't any room for more physical projection. Baez is one of the youngest players in the class, which seems to be an early trend for the Cardinals. He's going to get challenged at the big league level though. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Evan Mendoza, Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 184 lbsHits/Throws: S/LAcquired: 2020 Draft - Round 3RuleV: 2023. Plus bat speed. The right-hander is another productive college starter, with low reliever risk and high marks for pitchability. The three. Overall: Ralston enters the stable of college arms that the organization hoards. As a reliever only I'd bump this up a half grade. . The Browns played in Sportsman's Park at Grand and Dodier. Picks the foot up and sets it down before engaging. Grade: 40, Arm: Strong arm. St. Louis initial Day 2 selection is power-hitting Massachusetts prep outfielder Joshua Baez. Became more hittable in the upper minors and was homer prone in Double-A. His overall slash line was .387/.439/.705/1.145. Former St. Louis Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa on Tuesday said he accepts responsibility for a breach of the Houston Astros' baseball operations database, but he maintains that the . Physical Description: Barrel chested with big shoulders and strong forearms. Was 87-89 during extended spring last year, and I'd guess he's a few ticks higher than that now. Showed improved command during Midwest League stint but that eroded some as he ran into trouble in the Florida State League. Age: 25 yrHeight: 6-2Weight: 205 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 Draft - Round 11RuleV: 2020. His best change to be a big leaguer is by way of a slider heavy approach in the bullpen. Fastball velocity was down and curveball also looked to have lost some of its signature bite. St. Louis Sportservice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Every now and again Ill delve into the data if Im curious about something, but my responsibilities are more to interpret the data than to be a day-to-day doer of the data.. This projects him for strong control and an ability to pitch deep into games. Review the website and apply for one of the available positions by clicking the button below: Minor League Players Only: Here is a link (https://mrfdata.hmhs.com/) to the Highmark BCBS website that will take you to a series of machine-readable files containing the following information: in-network provider negotiated rates and historical out-of-network allowed amounts for providers. The frame will also require a sizable amount of effort to maintain and improve. Potential to be a future plus pitch as he adds strength. Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 3:26 AM ET, Park Factors Overall: Lacks the offensive skills to be anything other than a utility man, but if he can play a strong shortstop, which I believe he can, it changes the profile. Nov 28, 2013. Hands start at neck height and remain there until hand break.Knee comes to chest height when hands break. At least 12. He also provides them with a potentially high upside arm in the lower minors, which you won't find too many of those on this list. Good instincts help him to cover ground. Closing in on physical maturity, plus body. Grade: 55, Changeup: He has good feel for the changeup but the command of the pitch is inconsistent. However, he has been one of the best Division Two pitchers for a couple seasons and also performed well in the Northwoods League in 2019 (2.32 ERA), the same league that previous Cardinals selections Zane Mills and Ryan Holgate participated in. Two-pitch mix but will mix in the occasional changeup, which I haven't seen enough of. Little physical projection remaining. First-hand news and commentary on the St. Louis Cardinals and minor league system for over 20 years. He has been the Director of Scouting since August 28, 2015, overseeing all aspects of the scouting department including the amateur draft. Generally sat in the same velo band in college both at Connors State and Oklahoma State. Grade: 50, Control and Command: Plus command of the fastball and curveball, average command of his other offerings. Overall: Some unknown, but a worthwhile gamble as the system is relatively short on power, especially from the right-handed batters box. I just don't think the glove is playable in the field though. Unpredictable with how he mixes it in. The second of three days of the 2021 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, with the St. Louis Cardinals selections' being made by AGM/Scouting Director Randy Flores and announced by Xavier Scruggs in Denver, consists of 10 selections in rounds 2-10 on Monday, July 12. His feel for barrel isn't very good. Love also tallied just 2.82 walks per nine innings while averaging over six innings per start. On communication and analytics: We spend a lot of time and energy baking-in or combining things like performance data with scouting opinions. Grade: 45, Control and Command: Likes to try to force the front door slider at times, but loses the release point. He might run into some over the fence, but his swing is built more for line drives. Rosters/Players/Moves. Physical Description: He looks smaller than the listed weight. He authored the Prospectus Q&A series at Baseball Prospectus from December 2006-May 2011 before being claimed off waivers by FanGraphs. Interns are not eligible to receive any company sponsored benefits including, but not limited to, Health and Welfare, Pension, Leave, Holiday or Vacation Pay, Relocation, Temporary Housing, etc. (Reuters) - A former scouting director for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team pleaded guilty on Friday to criminal charges over a breach of the computer network of the rival Houston. If not, he can still add value through defense, base running, and walks. Chance for plus fastball in short spurts, but given development as a starter/long reliever, the projection stays above-average. While in the rotation in 2021, Love finished the year with a 3.71 ERA and 129 strikeouts in 102 innings. Speed tool shows up more defensively for Mendoza. Love has a starters frame at 63 and 232 pounds and there is not much projection left on it. 2020 was set to be a big year for him as he was set to hit full season ball for the first time, and we could've gotten some answers regarding the hit tool. With his profile though he just needs to be fringe-average. From scouting to player development to the Win column, they excel in all areas. Matt Holliday, the Cardinals Hall of Famer who was announced as the team's new bench coach Nov. 6, resigned that position. Having to pitch without the extra heat was a tough adjustment, and he ran into some problems in the upper minors. Not afraid to double up on it. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=244617616585319, Let's start the new semester with a new installation of the Player Spotlight Seriesnext up Junior Gordon Graceffo! Comp pick Ryan Holgates power is already there in the Pac12, Flores said. His progress has been outstanding so far. Bats: Right Transactions/Roster Matrix; He lacks the range and speed to play in the outfield. Zane Mills, RHP Great Opportunity for 2nd income or summer job for students, teachers, and retirees. Interns are not guaranteed full time employment at the conclusion of their internship. Murray is rehabbing an ACL injury suffered Dec. 12, and his status to start the 2023 . Completed a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, Satisfactorily pass pre-employment screenings, Strong written and verbal communication skills, Ability to work flexible hours, including but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays, Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc). We try to keep it as scientific and data-driven as possible, but our metrics arent our end-all-be-all. On the rapid ascent of Michael Wacha and Marco Gonzales to the big leagues: I said this after Wacha last year and think it also applies to Marco this year: You can hope that this is what happens with your first pick, but its unrealistic to expect it. He's generally around the plate, but the fastball has a tendency to sail. Kantrovitzs background is atypical of most scouting directors. Or there might be a need at a certain position and then the wheels are greased for him to fly through the system. Was a switch-hitter, but has abandoned hitting from the left-side. His curveball sits in the lower to mid 70s. Correa pleaded guilty . If the power is real or the hit tool improves, then his upside increases substantially. Control: 40 | Command: 30. Azusa Pacific University Grade: 60, Arm: His arm is more than capable of making any throw from the six. His size, left-handedness and profile make him similar to Alec Burleson who the Cardinals took with the 70th pick in the 2020 draft. Coaching Staff. Because of that when he gets bat to ball it can lead to lots of foul balls. He played at the same parks in 2018 as 2019, not including his stint in Double-A, so we have a good size sample to work with here. Like most young power hitters, swing-and-miss is a concern with Baez. Power is a plus tool. University of North Carolina Above-average command of heater earns the pitch an average grade. He is also a prime candidate for an under-slot deal due to being a college senior. Physical Description: Displays outward leadership qualities, the type of catcher that's very involved in the game. Austin Love spent his first two collegiate seasons in North Carolinas bullpen. Grade: 50, Changeup: Not a strong pitch, likely gets shelved if he goes to the bullpen. The defensive side of things might just be good enough to give Rodriguez a chance in the big leagues. He will throw a fastball away from a right-hander, and then follow up with a slider that looks just like the fastball they just saw before it breaks off the plate. However, Ruiz throws from the left side and has a bit more reliever risk than the previous selections. As noted above, TCN analyst Blake Newberry is writing the player scouting reports and Brian Walton is filling in the rest. 2021 Mid-Season List Series. DSRs are primarily responsible for revenue buy building strong, lasting relationships with our fans. Its not a new idea, but if we play our cards right and draft a future mid or top of the rotation guy, for example, that would save our club quite a bit of money on the free-agent market. Kantrovitz got back into baseball as an analyst and international scouting coordinator with the Athletics in 2009, went to the Cardinals as scouting director in 2012, rejoined the A's as an assistant GM in 2014 and became Cubs vice president of scouting in November 2019. Cardinals Insider. Guys like Matt Bayer, Dane Sorensen and Chris Correa have done some outstanding analytical work in support of our drafts over the past couple years. Works more north-to-south rather than east-to-west and provides hitters with a unique look. Regis Jesuit High School (Denver, CO) Overall: The Cardinals do very well in developing arms from Latin America. His solid 3.75 ERA for a strong collegiate baseball program in Long Beach State also offers hope that he can remain in the rotation. Capable of making any throw. In 2019 that jumped all the way to 307 feet. His power will come from the lower half though, and his hips fire very well. Prospects Live Staff. Interns will be paid an hourly rate based on current minimum wage standards. I do expect him to play more first base than second as he climbs the ladder. It's an athletic delivery that will require him to stay in shape, and I don't project that to be an issue. Likewise, hitting on one of those low-ceiling, high-floor college players on day 2 or 3 and having him turn into a super-utility type has plenty of surplus value as well. This is an entry level position which provides extensive training that may lead to opportunities to transition to positions in the Ticket Sales Department and other departments within the organization. Holgate is a left-handed hitter who stands at 61 and 205 pounds. This gives him a repeatable delivery, and if he can limit his walks then he has a chance to stick in the rotation. The St. Louis Cardinals are committed to building an inclusive organization where we not only have a diverse workforce, but a culture where diverse ideas and opinions are shared. Will throw it for strikes. Grade: 50, Power: Above-average raw power that shows fringe-average during games. He's likely a two-pitch reliever that could move quickly when baseball resumes. Overall, encompassing these 10 picks and the first rounder named on Sunday, pitcher Michael McGreevy, the Cardinals have been allocated $8,167,100, a signing bonus total which they will not exceed by more than 5%. His ability to control his entire arsenal helps his average stuff play up in game. Overall: Robertson's tools play up because he is a smart player who works hard. Help us build an exceptional experience for the best fans in baseball. A dead red hitter at this point. The Cardinals had more than two dozen staff reductions on the business, ballpark, and baseball sides of their operation this week as they near the final month of their fiscal year. We've partnered with Anheuser-Busch on The Jackie Robinson Jersey Program sponsored by On the Run (Wallis Companies), raising more than $400,000 to support Cardinals Care and the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholar Program that directly impacts the St. Louis area JRF scholars and provision of their college education. Likely to be more of a gap threat than anything else. Brendan Donovan - Scouting Report Prospects Live Staff St. Louis Cardinals Rank History Grades Update: Dec 2020 Dec 2020 Report Evaluator: Matt Thompson Age: 24 yr Height: 6-1 Weight: 195 lbs Hits/Throws: L/R Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 7 RuleV: 2021 Physical Description: Stocky, but a good baseball frame. He moves better than people may think due to his size. Prior to his first stint with the Cardinals . Throws: Right. Baez has plenty of natural power in his swing, but he does like to swing hard. But commands both very well. League Register; Team Player Value--Batters. 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